Retiring in Mexico versus Thailand

[lgking]

"Speak passible Spanish (mexican) and you should have not problems. Spanish is one heck of a lot easier than Thai seeing that it's based on latin."

Sounds like words of real experience, as you have been living there for a long time...and definitely must have ran a successful business there for for many years.

I love the advice of 'seasoned' veterans...

[Crazy chef 1]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

[Jingthing]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

It gets a bit too HOT in those places and things can get ... CHOPPY.

[Crazy chef 1]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

It gets a bit too HOT in those places and things can get ... CHOPPY.

But never boring lots of action...just don't mention your sexual preference...

[55Jay]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

It gets a bit too HOT in those places and things can get ... CHOPPY.

HOT and STICKY much better.

[lgking]

And with the Muslim male preference for young-male-tail...holiday opportunity abounds.

[ozyjon]

If Trump becomes the US President, I would think that, if you are American, Mexico should not even be on your list. If you like latin flavor, try Ecuador or Panama..

I recently read a story on Bloomberg.com on the top 5 places to retire

and Ecuador was at number 1, it surprised me, i'm seriously thinking

of a holiday there, Panama was also there, we hear that Colombia is

also a nice country to live but what worries me is what the country is

famous for so i pass, don't want any red flags on my passport.

I agree with your remark.

[Sayonarax]

Who really cares, go live in Mexico if it floats your boat.

[Bulldozer Dawn]

After nine years in Thailand, I'm moving to Zijuatanejo (Remember "The Shawshank Redemption?). Three reasons:

1. Tourist Visa is ~$25 U.S. Good for six months. No visa runs, no 90 reporting to immigration, unlimited (thought that may change in the future).

2. NO work permit needed to jam with the local musicians in the bars/clubs.

3. Jomtien beach is a sewer. Looks beautiful from a 5th floor condo, but I tried swimming in it recently and thought I might need to get some shots after, just filthy!

I'll be there in six weeks, I'll keep y'all posted on the progress.

Yes Jomtien is a sewer.

Ever hear of a place called Phuket? I can't imagine ever leaving here.

I could imagine leaving Phuket, and did. Best decision I ever made. My ongoing ENT infections have now cleared up completely.

The fecal colliform count on the bulk of Phuket's west coast beaches is way above any acceptable limit.

I imagine if the water toxicity levels from Patong beach were compared to Jomtien beach one would find similiar results.

But that is not going to happen anytime soon because in the past those in charge in Phuket failed to disseminate the results of their sea water quality tests.

[Bulldozer Dawn]

I have never been with a Latino woman. However I would like to tick it off my bucket list. Can we discuss here, politely please, the pros and cons between Latino and Thai girls?

[Jingthing]

The expat magnet in Ecuador is Cuenca and it's Medellin in Colombia. Very different scenes. Cuenca more traditional, Medellin more modern big city.

[quandow]

After nine years in Thailand, I'm moving to Zijuatanejo (Remember "The Shawshank Redemption?). Three reasons:

1. Tourist Visa is ~$25 U.S. Good for six months. No visa runs, no 90 reporting to immigration, unlimited (thought that may change in the future).

2. NO work permit needed to jam with the local musicians in the bars/clubs.

3. Jomtien beach is a sewer. Looks beautiful from a 5th floor condo, but I tried swimming in it recently and thought I might need to get some shots after, just filthy!

I'll be there in six weeks, I'll keep y'all posted on the progress.

Yes Jomtien is a sewer.

Ever hear of a place called Phuket? I can't imagine ever leaving here.

Good luck in Mexico. You'll need it.

I lived in Phuket for a month. There's not enough money to get me to move back there.

I'm glad you like it, and I'm just one less person to crowd you.

[zierf1]

I'm wondering.. Do they have $50 a month apartments(wifi included) in Mexico like they do in Thailand?

Sorry for the question, but I'm a bit of a cheap charlie.

[Jingthing]

I'm wondering.. Do they have $50 a month apartments(wifi included) in Mexico like they do in Thailand?

Sorry for the question, but I'm a bit of a cheap charlie.

No.

[mcfish]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

Afghanistan and Iraq, where the men are men and the goats are scared.

[Crazy chef 1]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

Afghanistan and Iraq, where the men are men and the goats are scared.

Isn't this New Zealand???

[mcfish]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

Afghanistan and Iraq, where the men are men and the goats are scared.

Isn't this New Zealand???

New Zealand is sheep , same same but different

[Crazy chef 1]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

Afghanistan and Iraq, where the men are men and the goats are scared.

Isn't this New Zealand???

New Zealand is sheep , same same but different

Aah gotcha...

[thrilled]

For what I have heard certain parts of Mexico is dangerous.Myself I will check out Belize.I understand that English is their primary language.Maybe visit this city in Mexico Playa Del Carma.About an hour from Cancoon.I'm hearing it's A fun place.

[mesquite]

Check Mexico out now if you're interested. In a couple of years many who are now living illegally in the US will be returning against their will, thus driving up real estate prices.

[Soutpeel]

Breaking news: latest retirement destination with stunning mountains and sunny sandy places are Afghanistan and Irak,visas are easily to obtain and cost of living is extremely cheap...just the lasses are difficult to spot( I mean the pretty ones)...

Afghanistan and Iraq, where the men are men and the goats are scared.

Isn't this New Zealand???

Thats sheep your thinking of

[MockingJay]

If you want to get mugged, buttraped and killed go to Mehico! If you want a life, go to Thailand!

[Langsuan Man]

Don't know why no one has mentioned that foreigners don't have property rights just like here in Thailand

Want to own property as a foreigner then you must set up a company to own it, sound familiar

[arrowsdawdle]

Cabo looks like a cool place, maybe a bit expensive.....I think you can even fish for marlin there. There seems to be lots of variety on both Pacific and Gulf sides though

Cabo is great for fishing because you have the Sea of Cortes and the Pacific Ocean offering up excellent bill fish south and to the west in the Pacific, with fine yellowtail, dorado, and tuna south and to the east and north. The Palmilla and Solmar fleets were always the best out of Cabo, but halfway up Baja on the Sea of Cortes is a sleepy little village called Loreto where you can rent a 23' panga boat and skpper from Arturo's fleet and have a magnificent time fishing for dorado, yellowtail and sail fish. Cabo has nearly ten very good golf courses and the best restaurants were always in San Jose del Cabo on the southeastern tip of baja. The only negative is that Cabo has become a bit like a suburb of Los Angeles, with Californians flocking there for fun in the sun and that has driven up the prices. Cabo would not be the first choice for retirement. Puerto Vallarta is far less "Americanized" and has decent fishing, although a bit of a boat ride to get there, but the golf is nice in PV.

[arrowsdawdle]

Don't know why no one has mentioned that foreigners don't have property rights just like here in Thailand

Want to own property as a foreigner then you must set up a company to own it, sound familiar

Not sure where you got your opinion but speaking as one that owned land in Mexico, unless laws have changed there, foreigners can own property in Mexico but not within proximity of the coastline.

[arrowsdawdle]

If you want to get mugged, buttraped and killed go to Mehico! If you want a life, go to Thailand!

Such ignorance requires no response other than to laugh at what you do not know.

[big carl]

After nine years in Thailand, I'm moving to Zijuatanejo (Remember "The Shawshank Redemption?). Three reasons:

1. Tourist Visa is ~$25 U.S. Good for six months. No visa runs, no 90 reporting to immigration, unlimited (thought that may change in the future).

2. NO work permit needed to jam with the local musicians in the bars/clubs.

3. Jomtien beach is a sewer. Looks beautiful from a 5th floor condo, but I tried swimming in it recently and thought I might need to get some shots after, just filthy!

I'll be there in six weeks, I'll keep y'all posted on the progress.

I love Zijuatanejo.

Great little village with Ixtapa and all the fancy things only a short 15 minute bus ride away. First went there 25 years ago and have been back several times. Unfortunately the last time was about 15 years ago. My friend goes for three months every year and say's I would see some differences how ever they are so slow he doesn't notice them. Love LaRopa.

Been thinking about it lately would be nice to take my Thai wife. Also a scene in when a man loves a women is taken there. I don't think there is any more danger there than there was 25 years ago. It is to much out of the way.

Edit

I see where some poster is talking about not owning land there. about 20 years ago that was changed.

[BKKSnowBird]

I thought about Mexico but I like Thai women much better than chicas.

[quandow]

I thought about Mexico but I like Thai women much better than chicas.

Ohhh, there's something SO sexy about a pissed off Latin chick!

[Langsuan Man]

Don't know why no one has mentioned that foreigners don't have property rights just like here in Thailand

Want to own property as a foreigner then you must set up a company to own it, sound familiar

Not sure where you got your opinion but speaking as one that owned land in Mexico, unless laws have changed there, foreigners can own property in Mexico but not within proximity of the coastline.

Thanks for that. You must be correct since I got that info from someone who bought a condo on the beach in Cabo and was complaining about the time and expense setting up a company

Unfortunately the coastline is the only part of the country where I would want to live